CIPS Real Estate Designation. What does it mean

What Can a CIPS Do for Me?

International transactions are significantly different and more complex than domestic deals. From currency issues and financing to visa and tax laws, working with a REALTOR® who knows how to handle these differences can make or break the purchase or sale of your home. Because of these nuances, it is essential to work with a knowledgeable and trusted professional.

What is a CIPS?

A Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designee has undergone specialized training to complete international transactions seamlessly and with reduced risk.

The CIPS designation is the only international designation recognized by the National Association of REALTORS®. Only REALTORS® who have completed the coursework and demonstrated considerable experience in international business can call themselves a CIPS designee, and use the name and logo..

How does working with a CIPS designee benefit you?

Designees are well-informed and prepared to work with international clients, so you can be sure they will provide a smooth and seamless experience for foreign buyers. They have access to a wide network of professionals to assist you with inbound or outbound transactions around the globe.

You can search by name, location, language, or country specialization.

In any type of international real estate transaction – whether you are selling your home to an international buyer, or purchasing a home abroad – working with a CIPS designee is your best and most trusted resource for navigating the international market.

I have had the pleasure to have had Bjoern and his team of associates make the sale of our condo in Playa a profitable and as a hassle free experience as possible. Bjoern’s experience and knowledge helped to solve minor…

Jeff & Beth New Jersey, USA

Bjorn and Erik–

Our new condo is just perfect! We are very grateful for Eric’s pleasant manner and good listening skills to find us the Playa home we imagined. We also appreciate your attention to detail in negotiating …

SusanUSA

We recently purchased a property in Playa del Carmen and sold another property in the same area. We would like to give a special thank you to the team at AREA Advanced Real Estate, especially to Erik, our agent, and…

We received excellent and professional Wonderful, wonderful service!

AREA Real Estate,

Our search is finally over! My wife and I found our “dream” home in Playa del Carmen after almost four years! Bjoern never gave up and although the search was frustrating at times, it was well wort…

Hi Bjoern,
First and foremost my wife and I wish to thank you for your professionalism in dealing with our recent real estate transactions. From selling our condo in fantastic time – much sooner than we thought possibl…

George and Trish Englesakis

Laura and I wish to thank you and your organization (AREA) for all your efforts an advice which resulted in the successful sale of our condo in a market full of properties

You are the best in this area in our opinion, a…

Laura and LoisFlorida, USA

Our new condo in Hol Ka’an is exactly what we imagined when we started the house hunt. We are very grateful with Lulu who showed it to us on the first day we met.

We also greatly appreciate Bjorn Koch for his attention…

Elsa and ChrisUSA

When my husband and I decided to retire in Playa we thought it would be very difficult. We read everything we could get our hands on, were on at least 5 different realtors email lists, figured out what we could spend …

Jo Ann and Dan Baldwin

Dear Bjoern:

I want to extend my appreciation for the excellent work that you and AREA provided us for the purchase of our Oasis 12 condo.

The unique guidance, timely accessibility to the information requested, and under…

I am writing this testimonial about my experience(s) with AREA International and Bjoern Koch. From our very first email, Bjoren answered me promptly and was extremely professional. He answered my 1st email the same day…

Suzanne Keim

We are Canadian and have conducted many Real Estate transactions over the years including our purchase in Playa del Carmen. After consulting a number of agents and one failed listing the year before, we were introduced…

Simone and ReneNorth Vancouver

I am writing a recommendation based on my recent real estate transaction with Area International and in particular your personal service.

In my travels I make a point of taking my own ‘house hunters international’…